Category: Health
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The history of Clear Comfort [Infographic]
April 1, 2017 is Clear Comfort‘s third anniversary. We began with the mission to bring the world a healthier, more sustainable way to treat pool water. Three years later our chlorine-free and low-chlorine pool and spa systems are improving the swimming experience and reducing chemical use in pools in more than 36 states. To celebrate our anniversary, we…
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Why you should drink more water – even when you’re swimming!
March 2017 marks the 37th annual National Nutrition Month. This year’s blog focuses on one of the most important aspects of healthy living: hydration. Why drink more water? Our bodies are made up of 60 to 70 percent water and every metabolic process that occurs in our bodies involves H2O. There is a plethora of…
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Pool System Comparison: Ozone + UV AOP vs Clear Comfort AOP
To keep up with pool and spa owners’ demands for a healthier, chlorine-free or low-chlorine pool, many pool companies have researched and developed chlorine alternative pool sanitation products. In search of a solution, some pool companies have paired their existing pool technologies together — and one increasingly common solution has been to combine UV and…
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Bored with your workout routine? Try these unique pool exercises
Have you already fallen off the wagon with your new year’s workout routine? It could be because you don’t have enough variety! Doing the same workouts over and over can not only be boring, but detrimental to your fitness and weight loss goals. Many studies show that increasing variety in exercise can lead to more…
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American Heart Month: Best cardio workouts for lower body injuries
February is the month to focus on your heart. In addition to Valentine’s Day, February celebrates American Heart Month to raise awareness for heart health. In support, the CDC has provided suggested exercise plans to promote good cardiovascular health year-round. With cold winter temperatures, February is also when many people have lower body injuries…
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Swim diapers won’t stop Crypto in pools
Swim diapers are not effective at keeping harmful fecal matter out of the pool, according to biochemist and Professor Una Ryan. Ryan told The Daily Telegraph, “They don’t work, they don’t work at all — they may be a bit better than a regular nappy, but they release fecal matter into the pool.” Harmful contaminants,…
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What to know about this deadly bacteria found in hot tubs
Earlier this month, an athletic club in Nassau, New York reported legionella in its pool area. Legionella causes the deadly legionnaires disease, and as of Jan. 6, two cases had been confirmed and traced back to the club. Legionella outbreaks are have increased four-fold in the United States over the past 15 years, according to…
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Cryptosporidium outbreaks trigger warnings for pools & patrons in Australia
Cryptosporidium (Crypto) is a serious and highly contagious parasitic infection, and instances of Crypto in public pools are on the rise. In December alone, 149 cases of Crypto were detected in Australia, mostly in children younger than 10 years old. Crypto outbreaks are not new to the country and continent of Australia; in 1998, a…
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Five things to consider before building an inground pool in 2017
Whether you want an inground pool for leisure, entertaining or exercise – a pool is an improvement on your home and quality of life. However, if your inground pool isn’t properly specced out before construction, the building process can be costly and stressful. Before you break ground on your inground pool, here are five important…